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M160 BLD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,683 mi
Last recorded165,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 165,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 164,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged heavily age cracked, requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged heavily age cracked, requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside front floor pan

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 163,391 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rearmost sub frame mountings corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 163,329 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail foremost (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rearmost sub frame mountings corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 162,295 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 162,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 159,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 155,873 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 155,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 153,085 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front suspension top mount rubbers deteriorating

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 149,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 145,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & rear pipes, n/s/r close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both suspension top mount rubbers deteriorating

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has advanced movement, requires attention

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has advanced movement, requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, restricted view (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake hose ferules corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

some corrosion to fuel pipes

some corrosion to rear floor plan & suspension components

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to limits (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both washer jets poor

front of exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2016 138,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

top front nearside shock absorber mount bearing rough needs attention soon

Fail 20 Jul 2016 138,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

top front nearside shock absorber mount bearing rough needs attention soon

Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,663 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 135,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

age cracking to suspension rubbers

sills covered

slight play in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 113,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M160 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M160 BLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M160 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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